McDonalds 14359
3455 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202037
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Male employee picked up paper from floor with gloved hand then continued to put on new gloves without washing hands. Male employee touched pants and sanitizer towel then continued to cook food without washing hands. Manager coached employees during this inspection and had them wash their hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ice in handwashing sink basin next to ice machine. Manager melted ice during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
On shelving next to walk in freezer door. On top wall of cream dispenser.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Plastic pans on clean dish shelf. Manager removed wet pans.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Jacket hanging on top of water softener. Removed during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.